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Watchdog: NGOs manipulate judicial systems to demonize Israel
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Published: 13.10.08, 11:23
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1. NGO crap
Brod ,   USA   (10.13.08)
Entites like the NGOs that are hellbent on harming Israel's national security interests should be shut down. They are tools of the enemy against Israel.
2. ngo hate
elliot ,   usa   (10.13.08)
what else can you expect--if they are pro pal they are anti israel because the land is too small -- also the left hates religion anyway!
4. NGO's time to end them
Gershon Hunt ,   Wexford, Ireland   (10.13.08)
BH What a wonderful article, it is refreshing to read the truth. Human rights organisations truly are not interested in human rights (at least not jewish peoples human rights). They have an anti Israeli agenda, which stirs up uninformed opinions such as those expressed by Sean from Londonderry. Those who seek to overthrow a democratic state are terrorists and, must be held in check. Institutions of the State must be protected. Which is the most basic of human rights, the right to live in peace and without fear of being murdered by a fanatic, or the right to blow oneself up in the hope of killing others too. The attitude of the EU to Israel is unfortunate, but there are many within member sates who know Israel well and, love Israel. The criminals are not the Israelis but those who seek to destroy the state by terror, and those who fund and expound anti Israeli sentiment.
5. Palestinian terrorism is funded by these NGO's
robert renders ,   belgium   (10.13.08)
That's why they have no other choice but to continue and inflame the region. One of the sarcastic means the NGO's use is filing bogus complaints in courts, against innocent Israeli's serving their democratic country Israel and protecting it against the terrorists funded by the NGO's
6. I think law suits are better than bombs.
Jack ,   Richmond, va, us   (10.13.08)
May all Palestinian groups fight with Israel and Israelis in the courts instead of in the streets. May Israel need only defend herself in courts. This is actually a good thing. When people can rely on a court system, or think they can, then they are less likely to turn to violence. Israel is hardly innocent in these matters, and Israelis with American citizenship use the US courts to sue the PA and PLO. Why shouldn't Palestinians do the same thing? It is preferred. The sad truth, however, is that the Palestinians do not receive the same type of options to sue Israel. Lawsuits filed in the US against Israel are usually barred based on international relationships, denying Palestinians a valid nonviolent option to confront Israeli actions. The legal system of Israel is very limited when Palestinians are invovled. The west bank legal system is an IDF military tribunal resulting in little to no Justice. That is a problem. No Justice, no peace. The world of human relations is that simple.
7. balance
eric ,   jerusalem   (10.13.08)
it is shameful a country who cannot accept criticism. Israel faces scum on all sides and is very vocal (and justified) in pointing this out. yet when the focus is pointed on her, its instantly defensive mode. im sick of reading this "israel is squeaky-clean" apologist nonsense. its not and thats a fact that must be accepted. israel has, since 1987, had state sanctioned torture. without even going near any of the other issues, this should be enough for even the casual reader to see that something is wrong. but let me guess: when Israel does it, it's OK?
8. NGO
colin   (10.13.08)
Has the cowardly defence minister set up a tsk force to handle the NCO incitment,Lies,falsehood,untruths and illegal invringement of freedom of speech Is Barak only against jews in Yehuda ansd SHomron??Barak is now afraid of his shadow.so who has he given the responsibility to fight the NCO
9. Why arent we suing these terrorists and their supporters?
David ,   Boston, USA   (10.13.08)
This is rediculous. These NGOs promote terror. They should be sued under the law!
10. "Watchdog: NGOs manipulate judicial systems to demonize Isra
Jamie Bowen ,   Vancouver, Canada   (10.13.08)
Lawsuits have been filed. Just because they haven't been through due process yet, does not mean they do not have valid claims. These will be tested by law. Your 'news' article (believe me, the world watchs your internal press too), proves only too well, that the Israeli propganda machine is alive and well, trying to distort this story. That is the reason your public image suffers. Not because some NGO's feel they have enough evidence to act on the behalf of those who need assistance to seek justice in your country through the court system.
11. #9+#5
john ,   jerusalem   (10.13.08)
#9 - this is a pretty tall claim to make. can you give an example of "these NGOs" (whoever that includes) promoting terror. #5 - NGOs fund terror? another bold claim. conspiratorial nonsense more like it. could you provide an example of this funding rather than just make ignorant and unsubstantiated claims designed to appeal to peoples' fear?
12. To John from Jerusalem
Gershon Hunt ,   Wexford, Ireland   (10.13.08)
BH Your reply to #9 & #5 prompts me to ask, what is the number on your membership card of Amnesty International
13. #12
john ,   jerusalem   (10.13.08)
Gershon, i am not affiliated with any ngo, thanks for the "with us or against us" attitude though! i am tired of hearing conspiracy theorists throwing wild accusations around that are on par with people accusing jews of causing the financial crisis. they are falsehoods and they are designed to provoke hatred, prejudice and fear. just like those two comments. NGOs funding and promoting terrorism? give me a break. and you yourself asking me a question like that? if somebody makes a claim like that, they must back it up. simple as.
14. Wake Up
Gershon Hunt ,   Wexford, ireland   (10.14.08)
BH John from Jerusalem, my attitude is not a with us or against us attitude. You are blessed to live in the land given to us Jews by G-D.(I hope to return shortly). The writers od #5 & #9 were not stirring up hatred, NGOs are headed up and funded by muslim enemies of Juadism & Israel. Perhaps you are unaware of whats happening in Europe. If you choose, you can email me and I will be glad to send a full reply. The space permitted in a talkback such as this does not allow the comprehensive reply your comments deserve. It does amaze me, though, how all you people who love to find fault with us Zionists are such shrinking violets, and choose to write under the cloak of secrecy and dont allow your email addresses be published. I never have a problem with giving my email address together with my contact details, though living in an anti zionist state.
15. Tell all and don't hide facts
Reader ,   Land of bless   (10.14.08)
A British Court issued an ARREST WARRANT for Almog. That is why he didn't get off his plane and had to tail it back to Tel Aviv. So, it wasn't allegations. It was a decision by a British Judge to arrest him. The same is happening in Spain. That is why Israel is secretly negotiating with Spain to get out of this dilemma. If these NGO's did not have any legal basis for their actions; then I doubt that judges would be issuing warrants.
16. Hero
john ,   jerusalem   (10.14.08)
Gershon, truly the actions of a hero. You are extremely brave publishing your email address in a country that is anti-zionist. Wexford, Ireland sure is a place where jews are murdered in their beds for fun. anti-zionist state... sure. it amazes me that zionists like you see everybody that doesn't support the crushing of anything that stands in the way of the zionist cause as "anti-zionist". if you agree with what #5 and #9 were saying, then simply write the examples of where this is true. i.e. examples of terrorism being funded by "these" NGOs. and "these" NGOs promoting terror. I have no reason to give you my email address, mainly because i think that you can easily write a response here and secondly because i never publish my email address on the web, regardless of situation.
17. With enough money from Muslims
Ze'ev ,   Haifa   (10.14.08)
I can indict the queen of England of war crimes in Hague.
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